Join us for a memorable morning celebrating 30 Years of the Winning Spirit reflecting on FSU's first National Championship in 1993 and first Heisman Trophy Winner. We are also excited to honor Coach Sue Semrau, Dr. & Mrs. A.D. Brickler and Dr. Tom Haney. **EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT TICKET OFFER ENDS SEPTEMBER 15th**
Charlie and Tonja Ward are deeply respected in the faith, sports and wellness communities for their solid character and unending commitment to serving others. Their philanthropic efforts date back to the early 90s when Charlie was a star point guard for the New York Knicks. During Charlie’s NBA playing and coaching days (1994 – 2008), they produced and underwrote youth sports camps and church programs throughout the country, including Christian music and sports youth events at five NBA All-Star Weekends and the Charlie Ward Tribute to Excellence in Houston, Texas. In 2015, the couple established what is now The Charlie and Tonja Ward Family Foundation, carrying on the legacy of the Ward family’s commitment to giving back. The Ward Family Foundation is a public charity, rooted in Christian principles, supporting youth character development through sports & the arts and supporting disaster relief initiatives.
Charlie and Tonja have been married for more than 25 years, and they have three children, Caleb, Hope, and Joshua.
The Ward Family
MISSION:
The Ward Foundation is a public charity, rooted in Christian values, supporting youth character development through sports, the arts and wellness to benefit underserved youth and supporting disaster relief initiatives. The Wards have been committed to this service since 1996.
Thanks for supporting and attending the 2nd Annual Father's Day Basketball Clinic! It was another great time for making fun memories with the Father's, Father figures and the kids.
The Tallahassee community came together to “Be A Blessing” for the God’s Pit Crew Blessing Bucket Packing Event. Together we packed 1080 buckets filled with essential supplies with warmth and care. While we don’t wish devastation on any community, we are grateful that if a crisis does happen, we will have brought hope to families and individuals when they need it most.
Thanks to our partners Immanuel Baptist Church the venue host and Jackson Cook Construction, the fork lift sponsor, for their generous support.
When God's Pit Crew dispatches the buckets we packed, they will notify us so that we can pray for distribution and recovery.
The foundation is working in partnership with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Chapter at Florida State University Schools (FSUS) to raise money to support the hurricane relief efforts of God's Pit Crew throughout Florida. The $40,000 campaign kicked off at the FSUS homecoming with various subsequent events, including the FSUS Cares Classic, Giving Tuesday, and a mobile community event in 2023.
The Charlie and Tonja Ward Family Foundation and Florida State University Schools (Florida High) partnered to bring iconic rapper Darryl “DMC" McDaniels to Tallahassee to introduce his newly released anti-bullying book DARRYL’S DREAM. The foundation presented autographed copies of the book to Florida High, FAMU Developmental Research School, Leon County Schools, Leon County Libraries, Florida Center for Reading Research and the Children’s Services Council of Leon County.
The Charlie and Tonja Ward Family Foundation designed this clinic to provide fathers and kids, or male mentors and mentees, an intentional time for bonding. They also learn tips from experts in leadership and get in some physical activity together to help foster a unique bond and create memories that will last for a lifetime. Participants received basketball instruction and heard from guest speakers on topics including financial literacy, character lessons, and problem-solving.
Charlie Ward Mentor Leadership Clinic, Pensacola, FL
Charlie Ward Tribute to Excellence , Houston, TX
Charlie Ward Basketball Camps for Boys, Erie, PA, Thomasville, GA,
Tallahassee, FL, Houston, TX
Charlie Ward Basketball Camps for Girls, New York, NY
Slammin’ Jammin’ Jubilee at NBA All-Star Weekend, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, PA, Atlanta, GA, Oakland, CA, Los Angeles, CA
Jimmie Davis, PhD., The MITRE Corporation
Marvin Dawson, Sr. Manager of Contracts Administration and Distributor Advocate Flowers Corp.
Ayala Donchin, Owner Evelyn’s Kitchen
Chris Farnsworth, Director of Strategic Relationship, Awakening Events
Makeda Mays Green, SVP, Digital and Cultural Insights at Nickelodeon
Marvin Green, Financial Director, Marvelous One, LLC
Wanda Harding, M.S., M.A., Rocket Scientist, Educator, Launching Leaders
Sean Pittman, Esq., The Pittman Law Group
Davage Runnels, III, Esq. Commercial Real Estate
Sue Semrau, former FSU Women’s Basketball Coach
Chad Spires, Chase Bank
Jarrett Terry, Asst. Vice President for Academic Affairs, FSU Office of the Provost
Chad Ward, Pastor Greater Love Baptist Church
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